Geomatics and Civil Engineering Technology (AS)
Program Description
The Associate of Science Degree in Geomatics and Civil Engineering Technology provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for development in two engineering fields. The geomatics engineering courses, and practical laboratories focus on the collection, storage, distribution, analysis, and presentation of geographic information and spatial data, providing students with the skills to support surveying, engineering, and planning practices. In civil engineering, the program will provide students with knowledge of the management and regulatory processes of a construction project, as well as mastery of standardized testing, cost estimates, and construction schedules. The program incorporates a multidisciplinary approach by integrating cutting-edge technologies in both fields and combines the application of geomatics concepts with the field of civil engineering for buildings and infrastructure.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Program Goals
Develop professionals who can:
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Have an adequate command of the discipline of Geomatics and Civil Engineering to solve engineering problems that affect society, employing scientific and mathematical thinking and exhibiting ethical behavior.
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Possess the knowledge to apply the technologies and standards of the field of geomatics and civil engineering to assist in engineering design, surveying, and planning appropriate to the discipline.
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Demonstrate oral, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as leadership skills, to perform effectively as a member of multidisciplinary teams or independently.
Program Objectives
Develop professionals who can:
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Have an adequate command of the discipline of Geomatics and Civil Engineering to solve engineering problems that affect society, employing scientific and mathematical thinking and exhibiting ethical behavior.
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Possess the knowledge to apply the technologies and standards of the field of geomatics and civil engineering to assist in the design of appropriate surveying and planning.
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Demonstrate oral, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as leadership skills, to perform effectively as a member of multidisciplinary teams or independently.
Graduate Competency Profile
The program is designed to develop competencies that will enable students to:
Knowledge
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Apply modern knowledge, techniques, skills, and tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
Skills
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Design solutions to well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes specific to the discipline.
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Apply written, oral, and graphic communication skills in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and identify and utilize appropriate technical literature.
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Perform standardized tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyze and interpret the results.
Attitudes
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Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Retention Requirements for the Associate of Science in Geomatics and Civil Engineering Technology Program
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Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards established in the General Catalog.
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Pass the GECE-coded concentration courses and the AREN-coded related courses with a grade of C or higher.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN GEOMATICS AND CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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General Education Requirements
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24 credits
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Core Requirements
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8 credits
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Concentration Requirements
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23 credits
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Related Requirements
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13 credits
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Total
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65 credits
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General Education Requirements - 24 credits
Twenty-four (24) credits are required, as explained in the General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees section. In the Basic Mathematics Skills category, GEMA 1200, Fundamentals of Algebra, will be required. Students who have obtained a score equal to or greater than 520 on the mathematics portion of the College Admission Test (PAA) are exempt from taking GEMA 1200. In addition, students are exempt from taking GEIC 1010, Information Management and Computer Use (3 credits).
Core Requirements - 8 credits
Concentration Requirements - 23 credits
Related Requirements - 13 credits